Scenes: Recent festivals around the world

Summer is the time for festivals - here’s scenes from several around the world

By By JAKE ELLISON

on June 15, 2014 1:30 PM

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Valerie Biles is dressed in costume trying to be selected as Ms. Bonnaroo at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Valerie Biles is dressed in costume trying to be selected as Ms. Bonnaroo at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

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Festival-goers gather at the Fountain during the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn.

Festival-goers gather at the Fountain during the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn.

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Festival goers arrive at Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers arrive at Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red ... more

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red ... more

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Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red ... more

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A festival goer who goes by Quarry Breakdown, from Manchester, Tenn., dances and sings as Greensky Bluegrass perform at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Friday, June 13, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (AP Photo/The Tennessean, Tom Stanford) NO SALES less

A festival goer who goes by Quarry Breakdown, from Manchester, Tenn., dances and sings as Greensky Bluegrass perform at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Friday, June 13, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (AP ... more

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In this June 13, 2014 photo, Ciara Teliski, 18, of Erie, Pa., poses for a portrait during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. The bands Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Neutral Milk Hotel, Chvrches and St. Paul and the Broken Bones and others performed at the festival on Friday. less

In this June 13, 2014 photo, Ciara Teliski, 18, of Erie, Pa., poses for a portrait during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. The bands Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Neutral Milk Hotel, ... more

In this Saturday, June 7, 2014, photo, a man looks at a wooden sculpture that was set on fire during Israel�s first Midburn Festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man Festival held annually in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, near the Israeli kibbutz of Sde Boker. Some 3,000 people set up a colorful encampment in the dusty moonscape, swinging from hoops by day and burning giant wooden sculptures by night. less

In this Saturday, June 7, 2014, photo, a man looks at a wooden sculpture that was set on fire during Israel�s first Midburn Festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man Festival held annually in Nevada's ... more

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Nicholas Manes, left, and Valerie Biles are dressed in costume trying to be selected as Mr. and Ms. Bonnaroo at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP) less

Nicholas Manes, left, and Valerie Biles are dressed in costume trying to be selected as Mr. and Ms. Bonnaroo at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade ... more

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Israelis listen to live music during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, in the desert near the Israeli kibbutz of Sde Boker. Some 3,000 people set up a colorful encampment in the dusty moonscape, swinging from hoops by day and burning giant wooden sculptures by night. less

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Israelis listen to live music during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held annually in the Black Rock Desert of ... more

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Israelis dance at a party during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, in the desert near the Israeli kibbutz of Sde Boker. Some 3,000 people set up a colorful encampment in the dusty moonscape, swinging from hoops by day and burning giant wooden sculptures by night. For five days, participants mostly Israelis created a temporary city dedicated to creativity, communal living, and what the festival calls "radical self-expression". less

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Israelis dance at a party during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, in ... more

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In this photo taken Saturday, June 7, 2014, people, mostly Israelis, gather around a wooden sculpture was set on fire during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, in the desert near the Israeli kibbutz of Sde Boker. Some 3,000 people set up a colorful encampment in the dusty moonscape, swinging from hoops by day and burning giant wooden sculptures by night. For five days, participants mostly Israelis created a temporary city dedicated to creativity, communal living, and what the festival calls "radical self-expression". less

In this photo taken Saturday, June 7, 2014, people, mostly Israelis, gather around a wooden sculpture was set on fire during Israel's first Midburn festival, modeled after the popular Burning Man festival held ... more

Photo: Oded Balilty, AP

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A participant of the Wave Gothic Festival poses at the 'Victorian Picnic' in a park in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic scene from all over the world are expected to attend the 23. edition of the Wave Gothic Festival that runs from June 6 until June 9, 2014 . less

A participant of the Wave Gothic Festival poses at the 'Victorian Picnic' in a park in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic scene from all over the world are ... more

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Participants arrive at the 'Victorian Picnic' during the Wave Gothic Festival in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic scene from all over the world are expected to attend the 23. edition of the Wave Gothic Festival . less

Participants arrive at the 'Victorian Picnic' during the Wave Gothic Festival in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic scene from all over the world are ... more

A participant of the Wave Gothic Festival arrives for the 'Victorian Picnic' in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic and Dark Wave scene from all over the world are expected to attend the 23. edition of the Wave Gothic Music Festival . less

A participant of the Wave Gothic Festival arrives for the 'Victorian Picnic' in Leipzig, central Germany, Friday, June 6, 2014. About 20,000 members of the Gothic and Dark Wave scene from all over the world ... more

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Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight, England on Saturday June 14, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight, England on Saturday June 14, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin ... more

Photo: John Phillips, AP

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Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight, England on Saturday June 14, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight, England on Saturday June 14, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin ... more

Photo: John Phillips, AP

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Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red ... more

Photo: John Phillips, AP

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Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. less

Festival goers during the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 13, 2014. Thousands of people are to attend the three day event with headliners, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Red ... more

Photo: John Phillips, AP

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A festival-goer cools herself as she goes down a water slide at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

A festival-goer cools herself as she goes down a water slide at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Photo: Wade Payne, AP

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